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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Lit (ranked 5384 p4p, 655 weight class) and Steve Sunderland (ranked 4119 p4p, 530 weight class). Lit comes to the cage accompanied by Ken's theme song. Sunderland has chosen Shin Godzilla OST - The Offensive as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Lit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Sunderland!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sunderland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sunderland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sunderland scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sunderland misses with a wild body shot.
Lit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sunderland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lit.
Lit tries to counter by clinching up but Sunderland breaks away and moves out of range.
Sunderland misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Lit misses the target.
Sunderland misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Lit was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sunderland throws out a loose jab but Lit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lit wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sunderland lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunderland just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Lit misses its target.
A big left from Sunderland misses.
Lit is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sunderland.
Sunderland missing with a left hand there. Lit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lit is looking to counter punch.
Lit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunderland dips to his left and cracks Lit with an uppercut!
Sunderland swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lit counters with a straight right hand.
Sunderland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lit.
It looked like Lit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sunderland scores with a jab.
Lit slips a jab from Sunderland.
Decent striking displayed by Sunderland there.
Lit is rocked!
Lit ducks under a wild hook from Sunderland.
Sunderland scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lit moves forwards but Sunderland connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Lit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sunderland fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Lit out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Steve Sunderland!
After winning the bout, Steve Sunderland thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Malaki Lima (ranked 2639 p4p, 274 weight class) and Terunari Kagiyama (ranked 2753 p4p, 285 weight class). Lima's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tupac - Hail Mary. Malaki Lima has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Malaki Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Terunari Kagiyama!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Lima.
Kagiyama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kagiyama slips a straight right by Lima.
Kagiyama ducks under a wild hook from Lima.
Lima throws out a loose jab but Kagiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kagiyama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lima.
Kagiyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malaki Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kagiyama to score with a decent uppercut.
Lima looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kagiyama moves away from the strike by Lima.
Lima lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kagiyama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lima tests Kagiyama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lima wants to clinch.
Kagiyama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima takes the fight into the clinch.
Kagiyama wants the takedown. Lima is fighting it off but Kagiyama persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lima's guard against the cage.
Lima pulls Kagiyama in close to his closed guard and prevents Kagiyama from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kagiyama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kagiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima wants to control the position but Kagiyama says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lima taking some punishment here, with Kagiyama in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima is looking for a sweep. Kagiyama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lima.
Kagiyama won't allow Lima to sweep him here.
Kagiyama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kagiyama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kagiyama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lima wants to sweep here but Kagiyama controlling him for the moment.
Kagiyama trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kagiyama is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lima is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kagiyama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lima works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lima wants to sweep but no luck.
Kagiyama trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kagiyama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kagiyama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kagiyama lands a couple of elbows.
Lima is trying to keep Kagiyama in close.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Kagiyama from controlling successfully.
Kagiyama postures up in Lima's guard and throws a big left but Lima blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lima wants to sweep but no luck.
Kagiyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lima lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lima trying to control but Kagiyama is working from the bottom.
Lima is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lima trying to control but Kagiyama is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Malaki Lima will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lima clinches up against the cage.
Kagiyama gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kagiyama is one step ahead there.
Kagiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kagiyama throws a strike but Lima rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lima postures up in Kagiyama's guard and throws a big left but Kagiyama blocks it.
Lima wants to control from the top but Kagiyama keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Kagiyama is retaining full guard.
Lima advances position into side control!
Kagiyama is trying to improve his position.
Kagiyama is letting Lima control him for a moment.
Lima trying to control the position but Kagiyama is working away.
Lima lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kagiyama avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lima.
Kagiyama prevents Lima from moving into mount.
Lima trying to control the action but Kagiyama is working from the bottom.
Lima working away.
Lima working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lima tries to advance to mount but Kagiyama denies him.
An elbow from Lima crashes against the mat.
Lima is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kagiyama will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kagiyama prevents Lima from moving into mount.
Kagiyama is not content to let Lima control the position.
Kagiyama takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kagiyama is not content to let Lima control the position.
Kagiyama takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Kagiyama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lima throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lima is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kagiyama's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kagiyama manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lima is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kagiyama's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kagiyama's back!
Lima scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Kagiyama is looking for a way out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima tightening his grip on Kagiyama, looking for the choke.
Lima is looking to control Kagiyama but Kagiyama is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaki Lima dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lima misses with a straight right.
Kagiyama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lima is looking to counter punch.
Kagiyama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kagiyama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kagiyama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lima throws out a loose jab but Kagiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kagiyama misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Lima catches Kagiyama right on the button with a cross.
Kagiyama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lima moves into the clinch.
Lima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lima lands a hook that snaps the head of Kagiyama backwards.
Lima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kagiyama.
Lima manages to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kagiyama content to stall in guard here.
Lima wants to sweep here but Kagiyama controlling him for the moment.
Kagiyama wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kagiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Terunari Kagiyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima pushes down on Kagiyama's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lima wants to take a breather but Kagiyama is having none of it.
Kagiyama wants to get back to full guard.
Kagiyama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lima.
Kagiyama tries to get to full guard but Lima has control of the leg.
Kagiyama wants to control but Lima is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kagiyama is pressing down on Lima's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kagiyama keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
Lima is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kagiyama is keeping the position for now.
Kagiyama trying to control the position here.
Kagiyama keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lima misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kagiyama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lima slips under a jab from Kagiyama.
An attempted straight right counter from Lima misses the target.
Lima cracks Kagiyama with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kagiyama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lima.
Kagiyama scores with a hook to the body. Lima takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lima throws a right hand that misses
and Kagiyama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kagiyama scoring well with a low kick there.
Kagiyama scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kagiyama prevents Lima from improving his position.
Kagiyama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lima is just riding it out for now. Kagiyama eventually gives up the hold.
Lima gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Malaki Lima.
Well Lima has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malaki Lima!
During a confident post fight interview, Malaki Lima thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thorn Black (ranked 3025 p4p, 316 weight class) and Gerardo Pacheco (ranked 2418 p4p, 257 weight class). Gerardo Pacheco acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thorn Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerardo Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacheco lunges at Black with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Black's hand.
Pacheco lands a nice shot to the body.
Pacheco throws out a loose jab but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Black misses the target.
Black on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pacheco takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
Pacheco thuds a left hand into Black's body.
The crowd cheers as Pacheco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Black doesn't seem phased though.
Black closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pacheco has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Black is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pacheco swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
Black throwing a counter right hand but Pacheco manages to avoid it.
Pacheco lands a nice shot to the body.
Pacheco jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacheco cracks Black with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pacheco jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pacheco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Black is rocked!
Black takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pacheco has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pacheco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Black counters with a takedown into side control.
Pacheco struggling a bit here.
Pacheco regains half guard there - taking advantage of Black's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Pacheco punching from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco trying to control but Black postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacheco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Black passes to full mount!
Pacheco tries to control the position but Black now has his back.
Pacheco tries to roll but Black sticks to his back.
Black avoiding Pacheco 's attempts to control his hands.
Black is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pacheco is defending well though. Black let's go of the attempt for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Even with his hooks in, Black manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
A lull in the action here.
Black is riding his opponent, not letting Pacheco buck him off.
Black is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Pacheco right now.
Black controls the action.
Black tightening his grip on Pacheco, looking for the choke.
Black controlling well, preventing Pacheco from escaping the position.
Black avoiding Pacheco 's attempts to control his hands.
Pacheco showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gerardo Pacheco will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pacheco connects with a nice looking jab.
Pacheco fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Black on the side of the head.
Pacheco lands with an overhand left.
Pacheco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Black appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pacheco connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pacheco lands the left hand.
Oh Black is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gerardo Pacheco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pacheco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Black.
A little feinted left hand from Black on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Black seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacheco throws a hook but Black blocks it.
Black drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pacheco sprawls and moves away.
Black on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pacheco.
Black seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pacheco is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pacheco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pacheco, as that shot connected.
Gerardo Pacheco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pacheco.
Pacheco lands a head shot.
Pacheco lands a jab.
Pacheco listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pacheco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Black sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Black attempts a counter takedown but Pacheco avoids it well and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Black.
Black wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacheco misses with a hook to the body
and Black counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Black trying to control but Pacheco is working from the bottom.
Pacheco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pacheco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pacheco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacheco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pacheco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Black engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pacheco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
Black trying to control but Pacheco is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pacheco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pacheco sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerardo Pacheco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Pacheco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Black keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pacheco.
Pacheco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pacheco looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
Black attempts a counter takedown but Pacheco avoids it well and moves away.
Black takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Black slips a jab and a cross from Pacheco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco works the jab nicely.
Pacheco scores with a nice head shot.
Pacheco lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacheco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pacheco misses with a lunging right hand
and Black decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pacheco's guard.
Pacheco looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
Pacheco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
Pacheco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pacheco throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacheco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pacheco throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Black's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pacheco lands with a right hand.
Black takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thorn Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco connects with a jab.
Black takes one to the side of the head.
Pacheco throws the left hand but Black avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Black misses the target.
Pacheco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Black on the side of the head.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Black is looking to counter the offense by Pacheco and move into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Pacheco misses the target.
Pacheco scores with a nice head shot.
Black staying out of range there.
Black is looking to counter the offense by Pacheco and move into the clinch.
Pacheco lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco stalks Black and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Black's face. Black staggers backwards, shaken.
Pacheco throws a lazy right hand but Black sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pacheco scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacheco connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Black's hands.
Pacheco scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pacheco misses the shot to the body.
Pacheco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Pacheco looks to land a combination but Black avoids it well.
As Pacheco tries to get set, Black tries to push him back and clinch up but Pacheco manages to avoid the attempt.
Pacheco lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerardo Pacheco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pacheco winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerardo Pacheco!
A victorious Gerardo Pacheco thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Thorn Black was interviewed post fight and said 'How did I get this far with these skill levels?'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Pepper (ranked 1716 p4p, 195 weight class) and Maatia Supuaga (ranked 2660 p4p, 276 weight class). Supuaga has chosen Wanna Taki Taki as his entrance music. Ryan Pepper could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maatia Supuaga's chin.
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152 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Pepper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maatia Supuaga!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pepper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Supuaga moves away.
Supuaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pepper misses with a series of wild punches.
Supuaga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Supuaga there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pepper has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pepper misses the body punch
and Supuaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Supuaga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pepper throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pepper.
Supuaga is looking to break free of the clinch but Pepper has double underhooks.
Pepper blocking some punches.
Pepper tries to throw a body punch but Supuaga avoids it by throwing Pepper back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepper throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Supuaga fails to land.
Pepper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Supuaga.
Pepper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Supuaga.
Supuaga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supuaga breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Supuaga.
Supuaga slips under a jab from Pepper.
Pepper connects with a nice looking jab.
Supuaga is looking to clinch but Pepper is avoiding it.
Pepper looks to land a right hand but Supuaga moved out of range.
Supuaga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ryan Pepper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Supuaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pepper throws out the jab.
Supuaga moves in looking to clinch but Pepper pushes him off.
Supuaga has Pepper up against the cage in a clinch.
Supuaga scores with a shoulder strike.
Supuaga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pepper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pepper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Supuaga misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Supuaga blocks an uppercut.
Pepper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Supuaga lands with a light punch inside.
Supuaga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Supuaga lands an uppercut.
Supuaga prevents a body shot from Pepper.
Supuaga lands a shoulder strike.
Pepper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pepper misses with the head strike.
Supuaga breaks from the clinch.
Supuaga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pepper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Supuaga moves away from the strike by Pepper.
Supuaga moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Pepper misses.
Supuaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pepper manages to avoid it.
Supuaga moves into range and clinches up with Pepper.
Pepper misses with the head strike.
Pepper swings wildly with an uppercut but Supuaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pepper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga lands a hook that snaps the head of Pepper backwards.
Pepper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Supuaga breaks the clinch.
Pepper throws an off balance right hand
and Supuaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pepper throws a big shot that misses.
Pepper lands with a shot to the body.
Pepper clinches.
Supuaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Supuaga.
Pepper has a couple of punches blocked by Supuaga.
Pepper misses with the head strike.
Supuaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Pepper controls his hands.
Pepper tries to throw a body punch but Supuaga avoids it by throwing Pepper back against the cage.
Supuaga has a couple of punches blocked by Pepper.
Supuaga cracks Pepper with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Pepper.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Supuaga is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pepper is keeping busy.
Pepper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pepper.
Supuaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Supuaga slowing the pace effectively.
Supuaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Supuaga.
Pepper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Supuaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Pepper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Supuaga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peppers head.
Supuaga throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Pepper as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pepper.
Supuaga tries to throw a body punch but Pepper avoids it by throwing Supuaga back against the cage.
Supuaga blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Supuaga misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Pepper will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pepper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pepper throws a poor cross that misses
letting Supuaga counter with a right hand.
Supuaga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Supuaga working aggressively here.
Pepper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pepper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Supuaga tries to work over Pepper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Supuaga lands a right hand.
Pepper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Pepper fails to land.
Supuaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Supuaga prevents a body shot from Pepper.
Supuaga misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Supuaga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepper working aggressively here.
Supuaga throws a head punch that misses.
Pepper blocks an uppercut.
Supuaga blocks a body shot from Pepper.
Supuaga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Supuaga blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Supuaga.
Pepper lands a left hand.
Pepper struggles to land a body shot inside as Supuaga controls his hands.
Supuaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pepper blocking some punches.
Supuaga tries to throw a body punch but Pepper avoids it by throwing Supuaga back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pepper fails to land.
Supuaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pepper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pepper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Supuaga lands a body punch.
Pepper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Supuaga backwards.
Supuaga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pepper backwards.
Supuaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pepper is looking to control Supuaga's arms but Supuaga gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pepper has his back to the cage.
Pepper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pepper misses with the head strike.
Pepper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Supuaga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pepper backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Supuaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Pepper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pepper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Supuaga scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Pepper.
Pepper throws a punch but it's blocked by Supuaga.
Pepper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pepper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pepper tries to work over Supuaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pepper as Supuaga tries to tie him up.
A short right from Supuaga.
Pepper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Supuaga.
Pepper tries to work over Supuaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Supuaga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pepper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Supuaga backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Pepper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper throws a punch but it's blocked by Supuaga.
Supuaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Supuaga has a couple of punches blocked by Pepper.
Pepper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Supuaga.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pepper.
Supuaga can't find room to land a body shot as Pepper controls the action.
Pepper misses with a punch on the inside.
Supuaga misses with a body punch.
Pepper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pepper blocks an uppercut.
Pepper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Supuaga misses with some punches.
Maatia Supuaga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Supuaga has Pepper pressed against the cage.
Supuaga misses with some punches.
Supuaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pepper misses with a punch on the inside.
Pepper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Supuaga.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Supuaga backwards.
Supuaga lands a body shot.
Supuaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pepper misses with a lunging right hand
and Supuaga counters with a left and a right that stings Pepper.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pepper throws a right hand that misses
letting Supuaga counter with a right hand.
Pepper is rocked!
Pepper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oh Pepper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Supuaga clinches.
Pepper lands a body punch.
Supuaga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Pepper fails to land.
Pepper tries a body shot but Supuaga blocks it.
Supuaga breaks the clinch.
Pepper seems to have got his legs back now.
Pepper throws an overhand right that lands on Supuaga's shoulder, as Supuaga tries to avoid the shot.
Supuaga slips under a jab.
Supuaga throws a counter combo.
Pepper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Supuaga is looking to clinch but Pepper is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Pepper misses the target.
Supuaga tries to clinch but Pepper is having none of it.
Pepper connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maatia Supuaga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pepper connects with a single shot there.
Supuaga tries to clinch up but Pepper circles away and keeps his distance.
Pepper looks to land a left hand but Supuaga moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Pepper misses the target.
Supuaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Supuaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pepper throws out the jab.
Supuaga takes the fight into the clinch.
Supuaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Pepper.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Supuaga blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Pepper fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga misses with a punch to the body.
Supuaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Pepper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Supuaga wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Supuaga fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supuaga is trying to force a seperation but Pepper has the dominant position.
Supuaga lands a hook that snaps the head of Pepper backwards.
Pepper throws a punch but it's blocked by Supuaga.
Supuaga blocks a body shot from Pepper.
Pepper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Pepper fails to land.
Supuaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Supuaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Supuaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Pepper pushes Supuaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Supuaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pepper's elbow.
Pepper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pepper swings wildly with an uppercut but Supuaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pepper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Supuaga blocks a body shot from Pepper.
Supuaga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pepper lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Pepper.
Supuaga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pepper misses with a punch on the inside.
Pepper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Supuaga backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pepper has Supuaga pressed against the cage, preventing Supuaga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Supuaga prevents a body shot from Pepper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pepper.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pepper.
Supuaga misses with some punches.
Supuaga misses with the head strike.
Supuaga is looking to break free of the clinch but Pepper has double underhooks.
Supuaga tries to throw a body punch but Pepper avoids it by throwing Supuaga back against the cage.
Supuaga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pepper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Supuaga backwards.
Supuaga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Supuaga lands a nice shot to the body.
Pepper throws a head punch that misses.
Supuaga tries to work over Pepper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Supuaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Supuaga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pepper backwards.
Pepper misses with the head strike.
Supuaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Supuaga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pepper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pepper misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Supuaga.
Pepper stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pepper blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Supuaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Supuaga tries to stall but Pepper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pepper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Pepper.
A short uppercut from Supuaga.
Pepper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pepper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Supuaga's elbow.
Supuaga misses with a body punch.
Supuaga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pepper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pepper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Supuaga is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pepper throws a punch but it's blocked by Supuaga.
Supuaga tries to stall but Pepper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pepper lands with a right to the head.
Supuaga is rocked!
Pepper blocks an uppercut.
Supuaga is still on wobbly legs! Can Pepper finish him?
Pepper tries to throw a body punch but Supuaga avoids it by throwing Pepper back against the cage.
Supuaga seems to have recovered his senses.
Supuaga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Supuaga pushes Pepper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Pepper.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ryan Pepper.
I think Pepper has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ryan Pepper!
Ryan Pepper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joost Van Buren (ranked 708 p4p, 103 weight class) and Ivan Kozlov (ranked 1441 p4p, 202 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joost Van Buren!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Buren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Buren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kozlov's sensitive parts.
Kozlov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Buren scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Buren lands a leg kick that knocks Kozlov off balance momentarily.
Van Buren misses with a looping right.
A jab from Kozlov misses.
A jab from Kozlov misses.
Van Buren ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
Kozlov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Buren checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Buren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Buren takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Buren misses with a wild body shot.
Van Buren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kozlov scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Van Buren scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Buren misses the target.
Kozlov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kozlov jabs at Van Buren's body.
Van Buren works the jab nicely.
A low kick from Van Buren misses
and Kozlov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kozlov throws an off balance right hand
and Van Buren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kozlov clinches up with Van Buren and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Buren manages to break the clinch.
Van Buren motions for Kozlov to come forward. Van Buren throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kozlov throws a counter combo.
No joy there for Van Buren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kozlov!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozlov throws a hook to the side of Van Buren's head but Van Buren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kozlov is looking to chop away at Van Buren's legs.
Van Buren lands with a good body shot.
Van Buren swings for the body but Kozlov moves out of range.
Van Buren throws a lazy body kick
and Kozlov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kozlov with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been informed that Kozlov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kozlov thows a leg kick but Van Buren checks it
and Van Buren counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Buren throws a sloppy body shot
and Kozlov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Van Buren clobbers Kozlov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Van Buren looks to land a right hand but Kozlov moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kozlov.
Van Buren is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Van Buren defending well as Kozlov loads up on a big left hand.
Kozlov connects with a looping right hand.
Van Buren throws a right hand that Kozlov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kozlov also avoids with ease.
Kozlov throws the left hand but Van Buren avoids the punch easily.
Kozlov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a head kick!
Van Buren looks to throw a body kick
and Kozlov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren throws a lazy uppercut
and Kozlov counters with a straight right hand.
Kozlov slips under a jab.
Van Buren throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kozlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kozlov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
Van Buren lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kozlov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Buren.
Kozlov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kozlov swinging wildly here.
Good standup being displayed there by Kozlov as he connects with a hook.
Kozlov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Buren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Van Buren misses its target.
Kozlov forces Van Buren back against the cage and clinches.
Van Buren pressing his opponent against the cage.
Van Buren digs a right hand into Kozlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kozlov's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A shot in the inside from Kozlov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Buren is looking to control Kozlov's arms but Kozlov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Buren has his back to the cage.
Kozlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Buren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Buren blocks an uppercut.
Van Buren misses with a punch on the inside.
Kozlov tries a body shot but Van Buren blocks it.
Van Buren manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Van Buren can't find room to land a body shot as Kozlov controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov lands a left hand.
Van Buren misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Buren misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Kozlov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kozlov connects with a right hand. Van Buren shakes it off.
Van Buren misses with a few strikes there.
Van Buren finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kozlov moves out of range of the body kick from Van Buren.
Kozlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
Kozlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kozlov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kozlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Buren throws a lazy uppercut
and Kozlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Buren ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Buren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Buren.
Van Buren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kozlov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Buren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Kozlov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Buren misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov moves away from the strike by Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kozlov.
Kozlov throws an overhand right that lands on Van Buren's shoulder, as Van Buren tries to avoid the shot.
Kozlov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kozlov is looking to clinch.
Kozlov misses with a wild combination.
Kozlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kozlov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Buren.
Van Buren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Van Buren.
It looked like Van Buren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kozlov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Buren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kozlov slips a straight right by Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a leg kick
and Kozlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Buren misses with a low kick.
Van Buren misses with a left hand
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left and a right from Kozlov both land. Nice combination.
Kozlov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kozlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Buren lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Buren lands a lovely overhand right.
Kozlov checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kozlov! But no joy.
Kozlov tries to bum rush Van Buren with a series of wild strikes but Van Buren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kozlov throws a good cross that connects.
Van Buren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kozlov.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Buren.
Kozlov needs to keep his hands up - Van Buren had a free shot at his head there.
Van Buren digs a good hook to Kozlov's body.
Van Buren connects with a leg kick. Kozlov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kozlov misses.
Kozlov misses with a straight right.
Van Buren is looking for a counter combo.
Van Buren lands a jab to the head.
Kozlov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A low kick from Van Buren is predictable there
letting Kozlov counter with a right hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kozlov thumps Van Buren with a low kick.
Van Buren defending well as Kozlov loads up on a big left hand.
Kozlov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Buren avoids the body shot from Kozlov.
Van Buren throws a lazy uppercut
and Kozlov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kozlov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Buren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Buren misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Kozlov misses.
Van Buren looks to throw a body kick
and Kozlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kozlov.
Kozlov scores with a nice right hand.
Van Buren swinging wildly here.
Kozlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Buren.
Van Buren fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kozlov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Buren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kozlov on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Kozlov. That snapped Van Buren's head back.
Ivan Kozlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kozlov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kozlov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kozlov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Van Buren tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov throws a chopping leg kick but Van Buren manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from Van Buren misses.
Kozlov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Buren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Kozlov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kozlov moves into the clinch.
Kozlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Buren manages to break the clinch.
Kozlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Buren.
Van Buren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kozlov throws a leg kick which misses Van Buren's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Buren tries to avoid it.
Van Buren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Buren looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Buren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kozlov wants to clinch
and Van Buren counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren throws a hook to the side of Kozlov's head but Kozlov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Buren misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Kozlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Kozlov misses
and Van Buren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov slips under a jab.
Van Buren throws a sloppy head kick and Kozlov moves out of range easily.
Van Buren misses with a hook
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Kozlov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Buren doesn't seem phased though.
Van Buren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kozlov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kozlov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Buren on the side of the head.
Kozlov misses with a body shot.
Kozlov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kozlov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Buren is looking to slow Kozlov down with leg kicks.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut
and Kozlov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kozlov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren fakes the leg kick and cracks Kozlov in the body.
Van Buren tried to score with a low kick but Kozlov checks it.
Kozlov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kozlov misses the jab.
Van Buren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Buren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kozlov throws an overhand right that lands on Van Buren's shoulder, as Van Buren tries to avoid the shot.
Van Buren tried to counter with a leg kick but Kozlov avoided it.
Nice shot lands for Kozlov.
Van Buren scores with a jab.
Kozlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Buren takes one to the side of the head.
Kozlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Buren is just out of range.
Van Buren misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren defending well as Kozlov loads up on a big left hand.
Kozlov throws a hook to the side of Van Buren's head but Van Buren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kozlov is looking to chop away at Van Buren's legs.
Van Buren checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Buren throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Buren slips under a jab from Kozlov.
Van Buren checks a leg kick.
Van Buren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses.
Van Buren slips a jab from Kozlov.
Van Buren keeps Kozlov at a distance using the push kick.
Van Buren misses with a kick to the body
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Buren scores with a sloppy right hand. Kozlov should have avoided that one.
Kozlov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren stalks Kozlov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kozlov's face. Kozlov staggers backwards, shaken.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren takes one to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kozlov.
Van Buren connects with a body shot.
Kozlov looks to land a left hand but Van Buren moved out of range nicely.
Kozlov staying out of range there.
Kozlov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kozlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Buren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kozlov is looking to clinch but Van Buren is avoiding it.
Kozlov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kozlov misses with a wild combination.
Kozlov moves into range and clinches up with Van Buren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ivan Kozlov just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Van Buren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kozlov instigates a clinch.
Van Buren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Buren takes a shot to the head.
Kozlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Buren lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Ivan Kozlov has been cut.
Van Buren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Buren tries to circle away but Kozlov has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Van Buren on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kozlov.
Kozlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Buren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Kozlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Kozlov.
Van Buren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kozlov throws out the jab.
Van Buren throws an overhand right that lands on Kozlov's shoulder, as Kozlov tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov throws a series of punches but Van Buren moves out of range.
Kozlov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Buren thows a leg kick but Kozlov checks it
letting Kozlov counter with a right hand.
Kozlov misses the jab.
Kozlov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kozlov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Buren takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Buren misses with a low kick as Kozlov jumps back.
Kozlov misses with a looping left.
Kozlov misses with an uppercut.
Van Buren throws a leg kick which misses Kozlov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kozlov tries to avoid it.
Kozlov blocks the body kick.
That kick from Van Buren tenderised Kozlov's leg. Kozlov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kozlov misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov thuds his right hand into Van Buren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Buren misses with a low kick.
Van Buren throws a leg kick
and Kozlov counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Buren lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Van Buren throws a solid leg kick but Kozlov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Buren.
Van Buren takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Van Buren is rocked!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Buren, as that shot connected.
Kozlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kozlov.
Van Buren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov moves out of range as Van Buren strikes.
Van Buren with a nice cross.
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kozlov wants to clinch up but Van Buren keeps it at a distance.
Van Buren throws out a loose jab but Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kozlov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Buren throws the kick towards the body but Kozlov avoids it.
A left lands for Van Buren.
Kozlov throws a right hand that Van Buren ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Buren also avoids with ease.
Kozlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Buren.
Kozlov stuns Van Buren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Van Buren is having none of it.
Kozlov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Van Buren to counter with a crisp jab.
Kozlov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Buren.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Buren moves away.
Van Buren feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kozlov throws a shot from downtown. Van Buren moves away and avoids it.
Kozlov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Buren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kozlov throws an overhand right that lands on Van Buren's shoulder, as Van Buren tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheers as Kozlov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Buren doesn't seem phased though.
Van Buren misses with a looping right.
Van Buren throws a jab but it's blocked by Kozlov.
Van Buren tries to land a leg kick but Kozlov saw it coming and moves away.
Kozlov throws a looping overhand right but Van Buren ducks down to avoid it.
Van Buren scores with a nice body kick.
Kozlov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ivan Kozlov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kozlov's cut.
That's time! Van Buren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kozlov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Buren is looking to slow Kozlov down with leg kicks.
Van Buren moves out of range of the body kick from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a looping overhand right but Van Buren ducks down to avoid it.
Van Buren lands a slapping body shot.
Kozlov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Burens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Van Buren throws a leg kick
and Kozlov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Buren throws a leg kick
and Kozlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Van Buren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Buren throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Buren is looking to score with low kicks.
Kozlov throws a chopping leg kick but Van Buren manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Buren seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov throws a hook to the side of Van Buren's head but Van Buren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Buren throws a jab but it's blocked by Kozlov.
Van Buren throws a lazy uppercut
and Kozlov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut. Kozlov saw that one coming.
Van Buren ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
Van Buren looks to land a right hand but Kozlov moved out of range.
Van Buren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Van Buren scores with a leg kick.
Kozlov tests Van Buren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kozlov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Buren throws a combination that misses
and Kozlov counters with a beautiful punch that sends Van Buren to the canvas!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kozlov stopping the sweep attempt from Van Buren.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov is stalling in the full guard.
Kozlov is continuing to stall.
Van Buren on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Van Buren tries to get out of the position.
Kozlov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Van Buren's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Van Buren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kozlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Buren.
Van Buren looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ivan Kozlov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Buren scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Buren there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kozlov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Buren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a series of punches but Van Buren moves out of range.
Kozlov thuds a left hand into Van Buren's body.
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kozlov manages to avoid it.
Kozlov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Van Buren misses with a shot to the body
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kozlov checks a leg kick.
Kozlov misses with a few strikes there.
Kozlov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kozlov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
Van Buren throws an overhand right that lands on Kozlov's shoulder, as Kozlov tries to avoid the shot.
Van Buren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Kozlov. Those never looked like landing.
Kozlov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kozlov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Buren to score with a decent uppercut.
Kozlov throws a hook but Van Buren avoids it easily.
Kozlov misses with an uppercut.
Van Buren looks to land a right hand but Kozlov moved out of range.
Kozlov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Van Buren throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kozlov counters with a nice leg kick.
Kozlov cracks Van Buren with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Van Buren.
Kozlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Buren avoids the body shot from Kozlov.
Van Buren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kozlov.
Joost Van Buren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Buren throws a lazy uppercut
and Kozlov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Kozlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kozlov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Kozlov!
Ivan Kozlov is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ivan Kozlov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Johnson (ranked 1070 p4p, 125 weight class) and Luis Gonzales (ranked 1480 p4p, 170 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Luis Gonzales was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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155 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luis Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzales sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson misses the jab.
Gonzales throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gonzales throws a body kick that misses.
Jack Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Gonzales.
Gonzales tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gonzales stalls.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonzales controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is leaning against Gonzales and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gonzales missing with knees to the body.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzales lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Gonzales misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gonzales blocks a body shot from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson pushes Gonzales back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gonzales wants to stall.
Gonzales throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Gonzales tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gonzales misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Gonzales controls the action.
Johnson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Gonzales.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Gonzales tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Gonzales pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzales.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzales prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Gonzales throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Gonzales scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gonzales throws a head punch that misses.
Gonzales lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzales uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Gonzales using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson slowing the pace effectively.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Gonzales tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Gonzales tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Gonzales is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gonzales has his back to the cage.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzales.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson slows down the pace here.
Johnson effectively controlling the action here.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gonzales tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gonzales throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gonzales blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Gonzales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Gonzales.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzales with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Johnson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Gonzales's head.
Good leg kick by Gonzales there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Gonzales seems unphased.
Gonzales is rocked!
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gonzales throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gonzales closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gonzales lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonzales lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonzales's elbow.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzales.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzales working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luis Gonzales seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gonzales using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales blocks an uppercut.
Johnson digs a right hand into Gonzales's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gonzales's gas tank.
Gonzales scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson is trying to stall.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzales uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gonzales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Gonzales blocks an uppercut.
Johnson pushes Gonzales back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Gonzales.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnson tries a body shot but Gonzales blocks it.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Gonzales prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Gonzales looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzales.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson effectively controlling the action here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonzales's elbow.
Gonzales misses with a knee strike.
Gonzales with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonzaless head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Gonzales lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzales trying to land knees to the body.
Gonzales lands a right hand.
Gonzales lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonzales lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzales throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Gonzales.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Gonzales tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Gonzales back against the cage.
Gonzales tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gonzales is working Johnson over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzales doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales scores with a shoulder strike.
Gonzales with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gonzales with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gonzales tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzales.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gonzales avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gonzales is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Gonzales tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luis Gonzales will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gonzales.
Johnson tries to counter by clinching up but Gonzales breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnson tries to clinch but Gonzales moves out of range.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson swings for the body but Gonzales moves out of range.
Johnson tries to move into range but Gonzales moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good shot there by Gonzales.
Gonzales gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzales circles away.
Gonzales misses with a wild body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gonzales in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson is rocked!
It looks like Jack Johnson has been cut.
Gonzales digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonzales pounces like a tiger and cracks Johnson with a vicious hook! Johnson is down but not out! Gonzales follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luis Gonzales!
A victorious Luis Gonzales thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francis Fitzpatrick (ranked 756 p4p, 85 weight class) and Neal Diaz (ranked 983 p4p, 114 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francis Fitzpatrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neal Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fitzpatrick throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Fitzpatrick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diaz clinches up with Fitzpatrick and pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzpatrick bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz tries to clinch but Fitzpatrick is having none of it.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzpatrick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Fitzpatrick throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
We've been told by Fitzpatrick's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice strike.
Fitzpatrick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fitzpatrick with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz misses with a shot to the body
enabling Fitzpatrick to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Diaz coming out on top.
Neal Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz forces Fitzpatrick back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Fitzpatrick's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz gets control of Fitzpatrick's arms and successfully pulls guard. Diaz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fitzpatrick trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is trying to keep Fitzpatrick in close.
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Fitzpatrick tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fitzpatrick is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Diaz.
Fitzpatrick tries to score with some ground and pound. Diaz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Diaz trying to hold on to Fitzpatrick's head to control him but Fitzpatrick postures up.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Fitzpatrick sits in half guard.
Fitzpatrick wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fitzpatrick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fitzpatrick is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fitzpatrick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fitzpatrick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Fitzpatrick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Fitzpatrick is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A combination from Fitzpatrick does no damage.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Fitzpatrick blocks a jab.
Fitzpatrick is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Fitzpatrick dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick is looking for a counter combo.
Fitzpatrick takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzpatrick's shoulder, as Fitzpatrick tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz with a hook.
Diaz lands a jab to the nose.
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz throws a body punch but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzpatrick. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz lands with a right hand.
Fitzpatrick missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Fitzpatrick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Fitzpatrick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fitzpatrick is looking to wear down Diaz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzpatrick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzpatrick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzpatrick connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
Fitzpatrick jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzpatrick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzpatrick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Fitzpatrick's belly button to the back.
Fitzpatrick loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Fitzpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Fitzpatrick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook.
Fitzpatrick sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz has managed to clinch.
Fitzpatrick working hard to break the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Fitzpatrick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzpatrick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz rushes Fitzpatrick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick breaks from the clinch.
Diaz lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fitzpatrick throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz lands with an overhand left.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Fitzpatrick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fitzpatrick doesn't seem phased though.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fitzpatrick throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Fitzpatrick swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzpatrick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Francis Fitzpatrick is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzpatrick connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Fitzpatrick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Fitzpatrick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fitzpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot.
Fitzpatrick misses the jab.
Diaz slips a straight right by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Fitzpatrick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzpatrick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Francis Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Diaz slips a straight right by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fitzpatrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Fitzpatrick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Fitzpatrick looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Fitzpatrick throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diaz tries to clinch but Fitzpatrick is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fitzpatrick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz punishes Fitzpatrick's body with a nice straight punch.
Fitzpatrick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Fitzpatrick counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Diaz forces Fitzpatrick back against the cage and clinches.
Fitzpatrick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Fitzpatrick breaks from the clinch.
Diaz jabs at Fitzpatrick's body.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzpatrick gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow over the top.
Fitzpatrick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Neal Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Diaz keeps control of Fitzpatrick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Neal Diaz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Diaz shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Fitzpatrick holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Fitzpatrick's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Fitzpatrick as the two fighters clinch.
Fitzpatrick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diaz slips a jab from Fitzpatrick.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diaz throws the left hand but Fitzpatrick avoids the punch easily.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Fitzpatrick misses.
Fitzpatrick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fitzpatrick works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
Fitzpatrick misses with a series of wild punches.
Fitzpatrick takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Francis Fitzpatrick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Fitzpatrick slips under a jab.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
Diaz throws the left hand but Fitzpatrick avoids the punch easily.
Fitzpatrick is looking to counter punch.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fitzpatrick's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fitzpatrick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fitzpatrick wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzpatrick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzpatrick is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzpatrick thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
Fitzpatrick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Francis Fitzpatrick.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fitzpatrick, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Fitzpatrick!
Francis Fitzpatrick decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dick Jawbreak (ranked 1064 p4p, 164 weight class) and Reed Money (ranked 942 p4p, 147 weight class). Jawbreak comes to the cage accompanied by Jawbreaker - by NK (Rukkus). Dick Jawbreak could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Reed Money's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dick Jawbreak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Reed Money!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Money throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jawbreak is defended easily by Money.
Money throws out a counter right but Jawbreak avoids it with no problem.
Money connects with a body shot.
Jawbreak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Money sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jawbreak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Money counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Jawbreak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Money swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Money thuds a left hand into Jawbreak's body.
Jawbreak fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Money avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money cracks Jawbreak with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Jawbreak falls to his knees and Money doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Money!
Reed Money was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Dick Jawbreak stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is just a setback for me. I'm disappointed but you'll soon see me back at the top!'.
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